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Curl specialist · East Providence, Rhode Island

Your hair was neverthe problem.

Healthy hair and scalp always come first. I’m here to help you understand your curls, create a shape that works for you, and make caring for your hair at home feel a whole lot easier.

Long dark curly hair with even definition from root to ends

By appointment only

Since 2017
Curl specialist
Private studio
One guest at a time
Every texture
Waves to coils
East Providence
Rhode Island

Is this you?

Who my services are for

I work best with people who are done guessing. If you have spent money on products that sit unused, left salons still unsure what to do at home, or felt like your texture is something to fight, this is probably the right place.

  • You are tired of buying products without knowing if they are actually right for your hair.
  • You have had curly cuts before but left without enough education on how to care for your hair at home.
  • You want to understand your natural texture instead of constantly fighting with it.
  • You want a routine built around your actual hair instead of following generic curl advice.
  • You want to understand why your hair behaves the way it does and what it truly needs.
  • You are ready to learn how to properly cleanse, hydrate, style, maintain, and care for your hair between appointments.
  • You want your salon appointment to feel educational, unhurried, and made for you rather than rushed.

My goal is to take away the confusion. I look at what your hair actually needs, explain what I am doing and why, and send you home with a routine written specifically for you.

The Difference Is in the Details.

Thoughtful shaping, healthy hair care, and a customized approach to every texture.

Before: Same length, completely different shape
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After: Same length, completely different shape
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Before: Root lift she didn't think she had
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After: Root lift she didn't think she had
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Before: Tight coils, shaped and defined
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After: Tight coils, shaped and defined
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Before: Curls with a clean, even shape
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After: Curls with a clean, even shape
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Before: Her curls were always there
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After: Her curls were always there
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Before: Waves that finally hold their shape
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After: Waves that finally hold their shape
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Before: Shape in, bulk out
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After: Shape in, bulk out
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Real clients, real hair

Waves, curls and coils

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Client with vivid pink and burgundy defined spiral curls reflected in a salon mirror
Long dark curly hair with even definition from root to ends
Client with shoulder-length dimensional blonde and silver curls
Client with tightly coiled natural hair shaped into a rounded silhouette

What the appointment looks like

Your experience, customized.

No two heads of hair need the exact same thing. I adjust the order, techniques, treatments, cutting, and styling based on your hair, its condition, and what we're working toward.

We talk first

We'll talk about what your hair has been through, what you do at home, what's working, what isn't, and what you actually want.

Cleanse + treat

Your cleanse and treatment are chosen based on what your hair and scalp need, whether that means removing buildup, addressing hard water or mineral deposits, restoring moisture, strengthening, or creating a clean foundation.

The cut

Your cut is customized to your hair, density, texture, movement, and goals. Depending on what your hair needs, I may cut before cleansing, after cleansing, or use a combination of techniques to shape the hair in the most intentional way.

Style + education

I'll style and dry your hair while showing you what I'm using, why I'm using it, and how to better care for and style your hair at home.

Signature experience

Learn Your HairPrivate hands-on education

A private, hands-on class for you and someone you trust. I guide them through your full routine on your actual hair, from cleansing and detangling to styling and drying, so they can recreate your salon results at home.

“A skill they can carry for life.”

330 min$1,500

Not sure what to book?

Start here

  • Curl Consultation (In Person)

    Guidance and a Curlscription before you book a full service.

    30 min · $100
  • Signature Curl Experience

    Your first visit with me, start to finish.

    180 min · $375+
  • Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding

    A restorative reset for curls that need strengthening and care.

    180+ min · $300+
  • Signature Curl Maintenance

    Your reset every few months once we've met.

    150 min · $300+
Selina, curl specialist and owner of Waves, Curls & Coils in East Providence, Rhode Island

About me

Hi, I’m Selina

Textured hair is all I do. Most people who sit in my chair have been told their hair is dry, frizzy or difficult, and they’ve got a cabinet full of products to prove it. My favorite part of the day is watching that story fall apart.

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What my clients say

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Where to find me

East Providence, Rhode Island

2740 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

A quiet, private studio a few minutes from Providence. Parking is free, and the exact address comes with your confirmation.

HoursBy appointment only

ServingAll of Rhode Island & nearby MA

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Whenever you’re ready

Come see what your hair does with a little help

If we haven’t met yet, book the Signature Curl.